China's foreign exchange reserves stood at 3.4422 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of May 2026, up 31.7 billion dollars, or 0.93 percent, from the end of April, official data showed on Sunday.
The State Administration of Foreign Exchange noted that influenced by factors such as the global macroeconomic environment and expectations regarding monetary policies of major economies, the U.S. dollar index rose in May, and the prices of major global financial assets generally increased.
The combined effects of exchange rate conversion and changes in asset prices led to an increase in China's foreign exchange reserves during the month, the administration said.
China's economy registered steady and improving performance during the period, with solid progress made toward high-quality development. Its steady performance provided solid support for keeping the scale of the country's foreign exchange reserves basically stable, according to the administration.
China's foreign exchange reserves maintain stable growth in May
China's foreign exchange reserves maintain stable growth in May
China's foreign exchange reserves maintain stable growth in May
Hongtang (Brown Sugar), a Bengal tiger abandoned by her mother shortly after birth, celebrated her second birthday at the Shanghai Zoo on Monday, drawing crowds of adoring fans.
Born in August 2024 and weighing a mere 1,200 grams, the tiny cub was discovered by zoo staff nestled inside a cardboard box labeled "brown sugar twist", a popular Chinese pastry that inspired her name.
What began as a fight for survival has since become one of the zoo's most heartwarming success stories.
Hand-raised by dedicated zoo keepers from day one, Hongtang has grown into the zoo's biggest celebrity, amassing an ever-growing fanbase.
Zoo keepers began preparations for her birthday party at the crack of dawn, filling her enclosure with toys and a towering ice cake lavishly topped with slabs of fresh beef.
As soon as the gates opened, eager fans from across the city rushed to the glass walls of her habitat to wish their furry idol a happy birthday.
"We woke up at six this morning and got here by seven. I come to every single one of her birthday parties," said one young visitor, beaming with excitement.
For many others, Hongtang feels like family.
"She's just as adorable as the cat we have at home. She was born right here in Shanghai, so all of us 'aunties' have basically watched her grow up," one fan said.
"Sometimes she sticks out her little tongue, and it's just the cutest thing. I hope she stays lively and happy forever, living a carefree life," said another fan.
Abandoned Bengal tiger turns 2 at Shanghai Zoo, drawing crowds of adoring fans
